
UPDATE: Sadly, Facchinetti had no idea about her abrupt dismissal and learned "with deep regret from the press" about her departure from Valentino. “This news came as a great surprise since the company’s top management has not yet seen fit to inform me of the above,”
said a sarcastic Facchinetti. According to sources, the designer was let go because of her inability to build a strong, cohesive team.
Gwyneth Paltrow's role in
Tod's Pashmy Dream doesn't stray far from her reality. The short film,
directed by Dennis Hopper, portrays, Gwyneth as a famous star in Italy. While interviewing with a dapper reporter, Gwyneth gets bombarded by the paparazzi and makes a run for it — ditching her precious Tod's Pashmy bag.

Most of you loved
Sofia Coppola's recent ad campaign for Louis Vuitton but how do feel about her designing for the luxury brand?
Rumor has it that the award-winning director will design a collection of handbags and shoes for Louis Vuitton.
Coppola has
played muse to Marc Jacobs so it makes sense for the two to take their friendship to the next level.

The drama continues: Bravo and Lifetime are still fighting over
Project Runway. The Weinstein Co. has
filed an appeal after a judge ruling in NBC's favor
blocking the show's move from Bravo to Lifetime.

Is it just me, or do celebrities tend to spill the beans while waiting for
fashion shows to begin?
First Rihanna, now R&B singer Usher
slyly mentioning the launch of his lingerie line while sitting front row at the Marlies Dekkers show in Paris.
"You may have heard that I might be launching a lingerie line for men and women.